Land Development Practice Leader

Timmons Group•Washington, DC

About The Position

Timmons Group is seeking a Land Development Practice Leader to lead, grow, and shape our Land Development presence in the Washington, DC market. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an entrepreneurial engineer who wants to build an office, develop talent, and drive business growth, while remaining connected to technical excellence and client delivery. This role is ideal for a proven seller–doer and people leader who is energized by building relationships, winning work, and creating a high-performing engineering team. You will have meaningful influence over strategy, staffing, culture, and client engagement while partnering with firm leadership to expand our footprint in a competitive and dynamic market. As the Land Development Practice Leader, you will serve as both a business leader and technical authority, with responsibility for growing the practice and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
Professional Engineer (P.E.) or similar licensure preferred
8+ years of experience in civil engineering with a strong background in commercial land development
Demonstrated success in business development, client management, and team leadership
Strong understanding of project accounting, budgeting, and multi-project resource management
Experience supervising and mentoring technical staff
Working knowledge of Civil 3D and standard engineering and office software
A leadership mindset marked by professionalism, accountability, and collaboration

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) or similar licensure preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the growth and strategic direction of the Land Development practice in the Washington, DC office
Develop and expand client relationships; serve as a trusted advisor to public and private sector clients
Drive business development efforts, including market positioning, pursuit strategy, and proposal leadership
Maintain ownership of project financial performance, including scope, schedule, staffing, and profitability
Collaborate with firm leadership to identify growth opportunities and support long-term office expansion
Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers and designers
Provide coaching and technical oversight while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive culture
Set clear expectations and support career development for staff at multiple experience levels
Provide technical guidance and quality oversight on commercial land development projects
Lead or support design efforts using Civil 3D and related modeling tools as needed
Ensure projects comply with state and local jurisdictional requirements
Oversee preparation of plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates
Maintain strong coordination between clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders